Animals made in 3D by miniNature

Philter4 wrote:

I just ordered mine!

Thanks, I just noticed the model is shipped, so you'll receive it in a few days. Hopefully you can show some pictures when it has arrived. I'd love to see it

It's beautiful!  

Philter4 wrote:

I just ordered mine!

Please share photos when it arrives!   

I like it. What type of plastic is the nearest of the Collecta or other general brands?

Neven Florian wrote:

I like it. What type of plastic is the nearest of the Collecta or other general brands?

I think the White, Strong and Flexible plastic feels the most like a general brands plastic. This because of the flexibility of the models. The Frosted (ultra) detail plastic feels more like the plastics used in railroad modelling like brands as Preiser and Faller. It's a bit more detailed and smooth. Also it's more fragile.

Thank you for the information.   

I think I will order this one in December.  

I don't remember but the scale of the CollectA figures is well 1/22 ?

Neven Florian wrote:

I don't remember but the scale of the CollectA figures is well 1/22 ?

CollectA isn't using a steady scale. But the 1/22 Watusi is with sizes like the cows of CollectA  

Thank you.  

I was told my package arrived on Tuesday! I'm again in the hospital recovering from surgory so I will not see it in person until next week, if this surgory works my health will improve and I can get back on track with sculpting as well as my live animal projects. As soon as I can I'll post photos of her! Ya!!!!

Philter4 wrote:

I was told my package arrived on Tuesday!   I'm again in the hospital recovering from surgory so I will not see it in person until next week, if this surgory works my health will improve and I can get back on track with sculpting as well as my live animal projects.  As soon as I can I'll post photos of her! Ya!!!!

Bad to hear you're in hospital Phil  Hope you'll get better soon! Take your time!

These are absolutely fantastic!   

It was incredible to watch and see how a printer in 3d actually works, how amazing. And excellent figures.

Also I think hand-made sculptures will last forever too, there is room for both!

Philter4 wrote:

I was told my package arrived on Tuesday!   I'm again in the hospital recovering from surgory so I will not see it in person until next week, if this surgory works my health will improve and I can get back on track with sculpting as well as my live animal projects.  As soon as I can I'll post photos of her! Ya!!!!

Get well soon, Phil. Hope you will get back on your projects soon.

Hi Stijn,
would it be possible to release this ABSOLUTELY WONDERFULL Watusi in 1/32 on your site??

Philter4 wrote:

I was told my package arrived on Tuesday!   I'm again in the hospital recovering from surgory so I will not see it in person until next week, if this surgory works my health will improve and I can get back on track with sculpting as well as my live animal projects.  As soon as I can I'll post photos of her! Ya!!!!

Good luck Phil !

Philter4 wrote:

As soon as I can I'll post photos of her! Ya!!!!

Which did you order Phil, what material I mean? I'm so tempted to get one too, it's absolutely beautiful! I am curious as to how the plastic feels.

If I were to order one, where would the model be dispatched from, America? I'm wondering because, if it is from USA, I'd probably be charged at customs.

I ordered this one:cheers:  

Harriet, the best is the white flexible plastic ( or the black) because it's as the plastic of the CollectA figures. The shipping are only of approximately 6 Euro to Belgium. The price is reasonable.  

Neven Florian wrote:

I ordered this one:cheers:  

Harriet, the best is the white flexible plastic ( or the black) because it's as the plastic of the CollectA figures. The shipping are only of approximately 6 Euro to Belgium. The price is reasonable.  

Thanks Neven

Hi Harriet, I ordered white flexible plastic, hollow and in 1:22 scale.

I finally got to see it yesterday, my family came for a visit and brought the box with them, it is prefect! I can't express how beautiful the figure is in my hand and can't wait to get home and paint her. I'm going to fill her with a solid resin to give her strength and add weight, then I'll paint her. I'm thinking a reddish tone with some white patches mixed in or a mix of red and white in combination.

Philter4 wrote:

I finally got to see it yesterday, my family came for a visit and brought the box with them

That was a nice surprise then! I can't wait to see your paintwork on her! Thanks Phil, I may just order one then, do you know where the company is based?

HKHollinstone wrote:

Philter4 wrote:

I finally got to see it yesterday, my family came for a visit and brought the box with them

That was a nice surprise then! I can't wait to see your paintwork on her!  Thanks Phil, I may just order one then, do you know where the company is based?

I think Shapeways is based in Holland.

mreyder wrote:

Hi Stijn,
would it be possible to release this ABSOLUTELY WONDERFULL Watusi in 1/32 on your site??

Thanks Michel, yes, when I've time I'll update my site with an 1/32 Watusi. It only needs some edit in the model, otherwise some parts like the nipples and ears will be to thin. I think the model will only be available in Frosted Ultra Detail.

Philter4 wrote:

Hi Harriet, I ordered white flexible plastic, hollow and in 1:22 scale.

I finally got to see it yesterday, my family came for a visit and brought the box with them, it is prefect! I can't express how beautiful the figure is in my hand and can't wait to get home and paint her. I'm going to fill her with a solid resin to give her strength and add weight, then I'll paint her. I'm thinking a reddish tone with some white patches mixed in or a mix of red and white in combination.

Good to hear your enthousiasm! I hope you'll be soon back home! To fill her is a great idea. I don't know the price of the resin, but maybe you can do it cheaper and fill it with sand and close only the hole with some resin or kit.

Ana wrote:

HKHollinstone wrote:

Philter4 wrote:

I finally got to see it yesterday, my family came for a visit and brought the box with them

That was a nice surprise then! I can't wait to see your paintwork on her!  Thanks Phil, I may just order one then, do you know where the company is based?

I think Shapeways is based in Holland.  

Shapeways has two factories. One in Eindhoven (the Netherlands) and one in New York. I thought all the models for Europeans will print in Eindhoven.

miniNature wrote:

Philter4 wrote:

Hi Harriet, I ordered white flexible plastic, hollow and in 1:22 scale.

I finally got to see it yesterday, my family came for a visit and brought the box with them, it is prefect! I can't express how beautiful the figure is in my hand and can't wait to get home and paint her. I'm going to fill her with a solid resin to give her strength and add weight, then I'll paint her. I'm thinking a reddish tone with some white patches mixed in or a mix of red and white in combination.

Good to hear your enthousiasm! I hope you'll be soon back home! To fill her is a great idea. I don't know the price of the resin, but maybe you can do it cheaper and fill it with sand and close only the hole with some resin or kit.

Another cheaper alternative is plaster, I know on the shapeways forums people have filled White Strong and flexible with plaster successfully.

Philter4 wrote:

I finally got to see it yesterday, my family came for a visit and brought the box with them, it is prefect!  I can't express how beautiful the figure is in my hand and can't wait to get home and paint her.  I'm going to fill her with a solid resin to give her strength and add weight, then I'll paint her. I'm thinking a reddish tone with some white patches mixed in or a mix of red and white in combination.

Please show photos when you get the time